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Obituaries

Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

ELIZABETH A. BAKER, age 83, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011. She was born November 15, 1927, in Marble Falls, Texas, to the late Herman C. Ahrens and Elsie Brodbeck Ahrens. She was preceded in death by Ralph H. Baker Jr. She retired from First Electric in Jacksonville and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville.

ALFRED C. BENNAGE, 91, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, a retired General Road Foreman of Engines for the Union Pacific Railroad and was a Lt. Colonel with the United States Army National Guard.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Bennage, of North Little Rock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Jane Bennage, of West Memphis, Arkansas and Mark and Sheila Bennage, of Sherwood; daughter, Pamela Bennage, of North Little Rock; sister, Virginia Owen, of Springfield, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Wade, Carlson and Whitney Bennage.

Memorials may be made to North Hills Handicap Adult Services Inc., 6900 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Friday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

GENEVA RUTH HOLDER, 86, of Mabelvale, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011. She was a retired retail clerk. She attended Mabelvale United Methodist Church; she enjoyed camping and enjoyed her horse, “Miss Kitty,” and was a loving, caring mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. (Tubby) Holder and one daughter, Tina Brandsasse. She is survived by one son, Walter Holder of Powell, Wyoming; one daughter, Connie Tapp and her husband Thurman of Mabelvale; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Mabelvale United Methodist Church, with Reverend Bob Marble officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

PAULINE LAND, 102, of Little Rock passed away October 11, 2011. She was born in Little Rock to Maynard N. and Rosa Langhammer Hanson and was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Pauline was the eighth of 12 children, all of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in St. Edward’s Parish and attended Mount St. Mary’s before going to work at the Arkansas Democrat as a bookkeeper. Her faith and family were top priorities in her life. It was that faith that saw her through WWII when she was at home alone with five children while her husband, Buddy, served in the Army. Upon his return, they continued to raise their family and to own and operate Land Cafeteria at 2nd and Spring Streets for 30 years.

She was married to the love of her life, John W. (Buddy) Land Jr. for 70 years before he died in 1998. They were blessed with eight children, three of whom also preceded her in death, Nick Land, Paula Kirchner and Joan Marie Land. She is survived by her sons, John W. Land (Sylvia) and Mike Land; her daughters, Patricia Kirchner (Joe), Mary Scott (Wayne) and Jan Porter; 27 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and nine great-greatgrandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice for their tender, loving care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 14, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church by Father Erik Pohlmeier. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Memorials may be made to the Msgr. Allen Trust Fund or to one’s favorite charity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Land’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

CHARLENE ALEXANDER MATHEWS was returned to our Lord October 9 after a brief illness. Born in Eudora, Arkansas, November 17th, 1932, she went on to a career in nursing, graduating from Arkansas Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and retiring as a nursing instructor at Northeast Louisiana University. She married Dr. D.M. (Dan) Mathews in 1977 and moved to North Little Rock. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and gardening. She was active with Park Hill Christian Church and volunteered with AARP. She embraced everyone throughout her extended family as her own.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan. She is survived by her sister Bobby Chambers, Dan’s children Judy Michaels and Janice Carroll, grandchildren Justin Michaels, Logan Michaels, Lydia Michaels, Elliott Ray, Collin Ray, Alice Ray, Marion Ray, and Ellen Ray, great granddaughter Aubrey Michaels, nephew, William Chambers, and grandnephews, Christopher Chambers and Jeffrey Chambers.

Visitation is Wednesday October 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, October 13, at Park Hill Christian Church. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery in Old Jenny Lind, Arkansas. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

ARKADELPHIA — Lillian M. Childress, age 89, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born March 2, 1922, in Lenox Community (near Alpine), Clark County, the daughter of the late Wiley K. and Georgia Bryant Fendley. She was predeceased by three sisters, Gwendlyn Fendley, Nannie Lola Fendley, and Stella Lackey. Mrs. Childress was a Baptist. She was a retired seamstress. She also worked for the Human Development Center and later operated a child care business. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, working in her flowerbed, and traveling.

She is survived by one son, R. David Childress, of Little Rock; one daughter, Frances Childress, of Arkadelphia; four brothers, D.A. Fendley and Gerald Fendley of the Lenox Community, Laymon Fendley of Bismarck, and Rueben Fendley of Arkadelphia; three sisters, Gladys Pelham of Texas, Frauline Mathis of Sherwood, and Julia Garrett of Arkadelphia; a large number of nieces and nephews and many friends.

No visitation is planned. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels at 1311 North 10th St. Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Sign online guest book at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

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AUSTIN — Rebecca Lee Evans Pettey, age 40, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011, in Sherwood. She was born November 21, 1970, in Long Beach, California, to Smokey and Lee Wolfenbarger. Rebecca graduated from Malvern High School. On September 17, 2009, she married Woody Pettey in Lonoke. Rebecca was employed with Suddenlink Communications.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with the interment to follow at 1 p.m. at Harp Cemetery in Malvern. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

BENTON — Mr. Joe Lee Joey Richards Jr., age 40, of Benton was found October 5, 2011, after he had been missing for a year. He was born June 15, 1971, in Benton. Joe was a construction worker, a US Army Veteran and attended Rose Hill Nazarene Church in Little Rock.

Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery. Minister will be Steve Comeans. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ashby’s. Pallbearers: Chris Richards, Jerry Don Richards, Ricky Richards, Randy Richards and James Branch, Doug Hollowell. Honorary pallbearers, Jack Hullett, Mark Dunn, Ken Page, Dennis Wallis and Rudy Osborne, Raymond Balding, Rodney Balding and Brandon Wake. Memorials may be made to the Joe Lee Joey Richards Jr. burial fund at any First Security Bank. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com. –––––

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BENTON — Mark Steven Yant, 53, of Benton died Sunday, October 9, 2011. He was born on October 26, 1957, in Little Rock. Mr. Yant was a beloved son, husband, father, and true friend. In the early 1990’s, he worked as a union organizer for UFCW Local 1583/2008. It was during this time he met his wife, Stephanie. He organized three years while on a leave of absence from the Kroger Company, where he was employed for over 38 years. Mr. Yant was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, golfer, Razorbacker supreme, and loved by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Yant of Benton; one son, Brandon Steven Yant of Benton; parents, Landon and Willene Yant of Greenbrier; one sister, Marilyn Haygood and husband Billy of Arkadelphia; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Family Church in Bryant with Pastor Perry Black and Pastor Lance Goddard officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Pallbearers will be Brian Strickland, Robert Zook, Steve James, Mark Yates, Kenny Payne, Bob Sanders, Terry Upshaw, and Curtis McCormick.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, October 12th, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, 306 South Main Street in Benton (315-4047). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Family Church of Bryant School, 21815 Interstate-30, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/ballard.

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BLYTHEVILLE — Alvin Lane, Jr., 89, of Blytheville, died October 9, 2011, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., October 12, in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation from 6-8 p.m., October 11, Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be emailed to cobbfuneralhome@ sbcglobal.net.

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CABOT — Estelle Johnson, age 94, of Cabot, died Monday, October 10, 2011, in Cabot. She was born January 12, 1917, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to the late Tom and Annie Danley. She was a member of Union Methodist Church in Strong, Arkansas. She loved to read and garden and everyone called her “Granny.”

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Matt Johnson; two children, Susan Johnson and Bob Calhoun. She is survived by three children, Joe Calhoun of Batesville, Tom Calhoun of Cabot, Annette Pagan of Little Rock; five siblings, Tom Danley, Sonny Danley, Jack Danley, all of Oak Grove, Louisiana, Janie Scott of Wisner, Louisiana, Billie Tucker of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Strong Cemetery in Strong, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Spring Creek Living Center, 804 North 2nd Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. (501) 843-5816.

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CASA — James Lowell Turner, 85, of Casa, Arkansas, passed away on October 10, 2011. He was born on January 3, 1926, in Hazen to Ben and Mary Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.

Jim retired from Petit Jean State Park and attended Welcome Home Baptist Church. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp as an aerial gunner on a B-29 in the South Pacific. Jim also served in Korea as a tech sergeant. He enjoyed attending the annual reunions of the 504th Bomb Group.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jean; two daughters, Teresa Turner (Robert) of Conway, and Debby Nowell (John) of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Lynette Long (Kevin), Rob Turner (Tracy), and Dax Nowell; and two great-grandchildren, Jaren and Kalen Long.

Service and burial, conducted by Rev. Mike Arndt, will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock on Thursday, October 13, at 10 a.m. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Jessica Joheim and the staff at Hospice Home Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church or Hospice Home Care.

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CONWAY — Virginia (Wilson) Penny Wacaster, 83, of Conway, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Born in Greenbrier, Ark., on September 7, 1928, she was a daughter to the late Faber and Rebecca Pearl (Glover) Wilson. Virginia had worked for the Arkansas State Revenue Department and Ward Transportation, where she had the distinction of being the first female line supervisor.

She was preceded in death by her previously mentioned parents; her first husband, Charles Adrian Penny; second husband, William O. Wacaster; brother, Jessie Hicks Wilson; and grandson, J. Brett Penny. Virginia is survived by her children: Danny Penny and wife Diane of Memphis, Tenn., Steve Penny and wife Debbie, Greg Penny and wife Sonya, all of Conway, and Tanya Gotcher and husband Steve of Vilonia; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisterin-law, Jean Wilson; and a host of extended family and friends.

FORDYCE — Roy V. Ray, 87, of Fordyce died Monday October 10, 2011 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born August 13, 1924 at Carthage, he was a son of the late Monroe Hilton Ray and Dollie Raney Ray. He was a sawmill operator and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Flowers Ray; a brother, and a sister. He is survived by his wife Janell Green Ray of Fordyce; a daughter; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Wright Cemetery with Rev. Jim Conard officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH — Our Uncle Norris Cunningham Taylor passed away in his sleep Saturday morning at Sparks Medical Center in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He died peacefully, undergoing treatment for an infection. He enjoyed a productive and prosperous life for 84 years, advising his clients as a CPA with Norris C. Taylor & Co. of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Born in 1927 to Laverne and N.C. Taylor Sr., he was raised in Trumann, Arkansas. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the UA Law School. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn (Taylor) and Dick Watkins of Little Rock. His remaining family includes Rick and Marcia Watkins, Robb and Susie Watkins, four grand-nephews, and two great-grand-nephews. Norris is also succeeded by his cousins, Natalie Stuckey, Tom and Cecile Rose, John and Amy Stuckey. His close friends Wayne Swofford, Curtis Goldtrap and Henry Coleman join the family in mourning Norris’ passing.

Interment will be Thursday, October 13th at 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, where he will join his sister in rest. Arrangements are with Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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GOSNELL — Walter Louis Collins, 73, of Gosnell, died Saturday, October 8, 2011. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 12 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Lewis officiating. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be e-mailed to cobbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net.

GURDON — Ernest C. Ray, 87, of Gurdon, Ark., passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Graveside Service will be Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Rev. Lloyd Baumgardner officiating. Services under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HAMBURG — Joe B. Rambo, 63, of Hamburg died Monday, October 10, 2011. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Thursday at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn. com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Adele S. Boaz departed this life and was greeted by angels on October 8, 2011. Memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the church. Friends and family may register at www.caruth-hale. com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Dolores A. Pilarski, 79, of Hot Springs Village, died October 5, 2011. Visitation will be October 13, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday at the church. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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LONOKE — Vernon “Jack” Brickey, 69, of Lonoke passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 in North Little Rock. He was born on June 6, 1942 in Beedeville, Arkansas and was the son of Farris Brickey and Ruby Richardson-Brickey. Jack was a farmer, who will be remebered by his family and friends for being a simple, but very hard working man, who had many strong values in life.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Huson Funeral Home at 6400 Mabelvale Pike (one block west of 65th & University) Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

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MALVERN — Jimmy Dale Hughes, 46, of Malvern, died, October 8, 2011, born March 14, 1965, to Lyndal and Sarah Hughes in Malvern. Memorial Service will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, October 14, 2011, at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

MORRITON — Frances Marie (Bridges) Willard-Wolf died October 1, 2011 at the age of 92. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 7, 1919, the daughter of John and Ella Bridges. She was living in Morrilton but had for many years lived in Haskell.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Clorola Willard, who was five years old when taken in a tragic accident. She will be welcomed into Heaven by her Lord Jesus Christ, her son, Coley, and beloved husband, J.P. Wolf, great-grandson, Adam Sontag. She leaves a step-daughter, Peggy Ann Moser of Las Vegas, Nev., a daughter, Bobby Modean Frach-Stewart of Morrilton, and a son, David Arthur Willard of Silverdale, Wash. She also leaves eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-granddaughters, She was a member of First Baptist Church in Morrilton and had been a long time member of Sharon Baptist Church in Benton.

Family visitation will be October 12, 2011 at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Ashby Funeral Home on October 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Mrs. Neva Ruth McFarland, age 94, of Mountain Home passed away October 7, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Donald Williams, age 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Friday. Private graveside services will be Friday, October 14, 2011. He has no local survivors. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW — Billy Alexander Day, 29, died October 9. Funeral service: Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. at Vine Street Baptist Church in Mountain View. Burial: Trimble Campground Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation: Wednesday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Vine Street Baptist Church.

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OAKLAND — Larry Duane Yancey, 63, of Oakland died Saturday, at his residence. The funeral will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011, at Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangments are by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. Visitaion is 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home. A full obituary is available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

PERRYVILLE — Tammy Marie Lovell, 40, of Perryville, died Monday, October 10, 2011. Survivors: son, David Lovell; parents, Wayne and Irma Lovell; sister, DeAnn Stewart. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m., Monday, October 17, at the funeral home in Perryville. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

PINE BLUFF — Tommy Lee Motes Jr., 49, Pine Bluff, passed away October 7, 2011. He was born in Pine Bluff to Jeanne Motes Matthews and Tommy L. Motes, Sr. on November 20, 1961. A brother, Michael Scott Motes, preceded him in death. Survivors include parents; a daughter, Ashton Motes of Pine Bluff; a sister, Vicki Cason Lowry; two nieces and a nephew of Jacksonville; and a special friend, Sheila B. Starkey. A private graveside service is to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.

The family will receive friends and share with them the Images of Life DVD from 6-7 p.m. A Celebration of Her Life will be held Thursday at 12 noon in Harmony Baptist Church. Sign guest book in memory of Mrs. Williams at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.

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STAR CITY — Mildred Irene Gregg, 71, of Star City died Saturday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at Palmyra. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery. Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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STRAWBERRY — Erma (Byler) Kauffman, 76 of Strawberry, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her home. Funeral, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Strawberry Mennonite Church. Visitation, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Strawberry Mennonite Church from 5 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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TAYLOR — Terry Suzette Ramirez, age 51, of Taylor, passed away October 9, 2011 at her home. She was born December 14, 1959 in Little Rock.

Terry is preceded in death by mother, Ruth Holmes; father, Elbert Keathley; sister, Sybil Coulter; brothers, Ronnie Keathley and Elbert Keathley. She is survived by her children; Amy (Zach) Bervig of Colorado, Eric (Candice) Scroggins of Lonoke, Katie Ramirez of the home, best friend; Clifford Page of Taylor, grandchildren; Alexis Bervig of Colorado, Gage Scroggins and Cavin Jaynes, both of Lonoke, brother; Bobby Keathley of Jacksonville, sisters; Katrina Simpson of Jacksonville, Tanga Meyer of North Little Rock, Nyanna Bonham of North Little Rock, Shirley Young of Austin, Patsy Grammer of Searcy, Lenora Wiggins of Louisiana, Tiny Davis of Warren, and Doris Cecil of Kentucky.

WARD — Michael Edwards, age 53, of Ward, Arkansas, died at his home October 6, 2011. He is survived by a sister and brotherin-law, Christina and Tim Bodishbaugh of Little Rock, Ark.; a brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Roberta Edwards of Elkins, Ark.; a brother Craig Edwards of Fayetteville, Ark.; an Aunt and Uncle, Cecile and Jim Rounsavall, of North Little Rock; and a multitude of cousins and friends. Arrangements for a memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.

CHICAGO — Mary Mack (nee Reuter) Maciejewski, age 96, of Chicago passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. She was born on Oct. 10, 1914 to her parents, August Reuter and Katherine Hummel in Chicago, Ill. Mary was employed in Chicago as a cafeteria worker and worked in a grocery store chain.

She leaves behind a son, Walter, his wife Eroca (Waymen), and a daughter, Kathryn. She was grandmother to David, Daniel, Tony, Bryan and Mary Beth. She was great-grandmother to Samantha, Delanie, Julianna, Hayden, Garrett, Daniele, Brandi, Jessica, Valerie, Tess, and Maia, She was great-great-grandmother to Taylor and Bridget.

Activities she enjoyed included: Playing cards (pinochle, poker and solitaire), bingo, being an active Collegian in the Women of the Moose (WOTM), puzzle solving, knitting, fishing, dancing and musical shows.

A quiet gathering will be held at Roller-Chenal (501) 224-8300 on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. with a short service to follow. Mary’s ashes will then be flown to Chicago to be with her deceased husband, Tony. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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JACKSON, Miss. — Charlye Estelle Nichols left this life on August 31, 2011. She was born January 14, 1929, to Charles and Mildred Nichols, in Tunica, Miss.

She grew up in Helena, Ark., graduated from Helena High School and went to Hollins College in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Ole Miss, where she was a Chi Omega, then went to Northwestern in Chicago and got an RRA degree. She became Administrator of Medical Records at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, at its inception. She then obtained a Juris Doctorate degree froom the University of Memphis. She pursued her career in Oklahoma City, Okla., Denver, Colo., Winter Haven, Fla. and then Jackson, Miss., where she retired after 16 years as a professor at the University Medical Center.

She is survived by her brother and wife, Hal and Tene (Wolfe) Nichols, and several cousins. Interment will be Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena, Ark., at 2 p.m. Memorials to Helena United Methodist Church or St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Brad was a member of First Baptist Church Concord, the Pathfinders Sunday School Class and was an ordained Deacon. He attended the Arkansas State Teachers College and the University of Arkansas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Brad was retired from Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance after 33 years of service. He loved the mountains, enjoyed gardening, working in his yard and woodworking. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Brad Jr. and Judy Thompson of Knoxville; grandsons, Christopher (Kit) Kupczyk and wife, Katherine (Kathy) of Arlington, Va., Bryan Kupczyk of Knoxville; great grandson, Simon Kupczyk; eight nephews and three nieces.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday followed by services at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Steve Peek, Rev. Kern Spangler and Rev. Sarah Varnell officiating.

Full military honors will be conferred by the U.S. Navy and the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. on Friday at Highland Memorial West Cemetery for graveside services and interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Concord Missions Ministry, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tenn. 37934-3850, or Church Street United Methodist Church Rejoice TV Ministry, P.O. Box 1303, Knoxville, Tenn., 37901.